GEORGE North revealed the hurt of recent criticism inspired him to his two-try display against Ireland.
Wales coach Rob Howley hailed the Northampton ace as “world-class” after Friday night’s performance.
North said: “It was the hurt. I think we showed what it meant to all of us to go out and really want to put it right. We know we are much better than we have been.
“I put a lot of pressure on myself to perform in the Scotland game, and I didn’t get going at all. It was disappointing, but I was just thankful to get a chance to put it right and get back in...